Start Chimere Dike or Cyrus Allen?
Week 1 start/sit. Our Clutch Score projects each player's points this week from matchup, Vegas odds, usage and injury status, then calls who to start.
WRChimere DikeTEN · WR50
WRCyrus AllenKCWho to start
Slight leanCyrus Allen- Higher Clutch Score this week: 5.0 vs 4.3 projected points.
- In the higher-scoring game by Vegas odds.
Chimere Dike and Cyrus Allen are a Week 1 start/sit call at wide receiver. Chimere Dike hosts NYJ (hard matchup) and Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard matchup). The Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points to Chimere Dike's 4.3.
Start Cyrus Allen on the higher-scoring game.
This week, side by side
| Stat | Dike | Allen |
|---|---|---|
| Clutch Score (Wk 1) | 4.3 | 5.0 |
| Baseline proj / game | 5.3 | 5.6 |
| Points / game (season) | 7.4 | - |
| Snap share | 59% | - |
| Red-zone touches | 16 | - |
Clutch Score is our Week 1 projection (PPR). Higher value wins each row.
Drafting rather than setting a lineup? See the season-long Chimere Dike vs Cyrus Allen comparison.
Frequently asked
Should I start Chimere Dike or Cyrus Allen in Week 1?
Start Cyrus Allen in Week 1, on the higher-scoring game. The Clutch Score projects 5.0 PPR points to Chimere Dike's 4.3.
Who is projected to score more this week, Chimere Dike or Cyrus Allen?
Our Clutch Score projects Cyrus Allen for 5.0 PPR points in Week 1, compared with 4.3 for Chimere Dike.
Who has the better matchup, Chimere Dike or Cyrus Allen?
Chimere Dike hosts NYJ (hard) and Cyrus Allen hosts DEN (hard). Chimere Dike draws the more favorable matchup in Week 1.
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Clutch Score blends the season projection with this week’s matchup, Vegas implied total and injury status. Data via the Sleeper API and ESPN, refreshed daily.